In 2017, he decided to leave the UN’s science-cooperation agency UNESCO. He would also end the United States’ involvement with the Iran nuclear deal much to the chagrin of members from both sides of the aisle.
It would be his own red side of the floor that would raise their voices in protest at such an exit from an organization that is leading the battle against COVID-19.
Lawmakers were looking at ways to block this most dangerous of moves and if they can’t block it, they can at least ensure the White House respects the 1948 resolution by providing the one year notice and settling any outstanding dues.